Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Happy Birthday Mark.

Once again, instead of celebrating with you, I took you flowers. It still doesn't feel real. I keep thinking this must be some kind of mistake. This is so hard, I am still trying to accept it.

When I went to visit you, all I could think about are the things you will never get a chance to do. I kept thinking of all the people you have helped and how much more you would have done.

I can't help but feel you were cheated out of so many things. You aren't here to teach Kayla and Taylor to drive. You had been talking about that for a long time. I can still hear you teasing the girls that you would meet their dates at the front door (while you were cleaning your shotgun). You won't be able to see the girls graduate from school and go to college. You won't be able to watch the kids grow up and get married. You will never have the chance to be a grandpa. We also looked forward to the later years of our lives and how we would spend them together. We always laughed that we would be the old couple still holding hands.

You told me for years that Wade would be back when he turned 18. I wanted to let you know you were right. You would be very proud of the man he is becoming. I don't know how I would have gotten through Ryan's funeral without him. Whatever Wanda and I needed, he was right there to help. Even with all we had him doing the first week he was back, he somehow managed to find a job. He is working for a local Ford dealer. He has also been a big help to Taylor. He is always there for her to talk to. I remember you talking about taking him out on his 21st birthday. I am so sorry you won't be able to. It won't be the same, but I will take him out and we will have a toast in your memory.

I told myself I would spend the day celebrating your life. I really tried, but it was so hard when I all I could think of was how much you will miss out on. I made you a promise that I will do everything I can to keep. I will try to continue to be the same person I grew to be through your love. I hope you understand if I sometimes fail, it is so hard without you.

I am having so much trouble accepting the fate life has dealt you. I wonder why this has happened. I have so many questions and no answers. Did I do something in my life that God punished me for by taking you? I know you have done nothing in your life to deserve this. People keep telling me that God has a special job for you. Why weren't you able to finish the job you had here with us. Yes, you accomplished more than most, but you had so much left to give.

Even though I have so many questions and I wake up each day to face the pain of losing you all over again, I want you to know how proud I am of you. You are a role model for so many people. You lived your life by the values you believed in.

I would not be the person I am if it were not for you. I hope I gave you as much happiness as you brought into my life. I know how lucky I was to share my life with you. I hope you felt the same. I want to thank you for all the joy and love you shared with me. The time we had together was not long enough, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. I would give anything to have you back with me. I know its not possible, but I still can't help wishing for something I can never have again.

Thank you again for allowing me to be a part of your life. I love and miss you so much. You really are "All that is Man".

Happy Birthday, Honey.

Deanna

Wife of Cpl. Jones
EOW 2/27/05

October 7, 2005

dear daddy,
I would like to say happy birthday.How are you doing up there?We all miss you so much!Do you have any friends up there?Because I`m lonely without you and I want you back too!Hope I see you when I go to heaven.
Love,
Taylor

daughgter of Cpl Jones

October 7, 2005

Mark,

I guess I am still trying to come to terms with losing you. Some days are harder than others. Today was one of those days.

Today we should have celebrated our 10th Wedding Anniversary. Instead of going out to dinner together, I went to visit you and took you flowers. One red rose for each year of marriage. This was not what we planned when we talked about what we were going to do for our 10th anniversary.

I promised you when you became an officer if anything happened to you I would be ok. I am trying to keep my promise to you, but I don't think I was completely honest with you. It is all I can do to get through one day at a time. When I think about the future, all I can see are the years ahead of me without you. My life seems empty without the joy, love and laughter you brought to it.

Everything I do seems to remind me of what I am missing. I miss the sound of your voice, your hugs and your sense of humor. It is hard for me knowing I will never hear you sing to me again or have you hold me when I need a hug. I miss all the silly things you did to make the kids and I laugh and the way your eyes used to light up when you were in a mischievous mood.

I keep thinking of how proud you were of me when I decided to go back to college. You were the one that gave me the courage. It hurts to know I can no longer share this with you.

Above all, I want you to know how proud I am of you. I have never seen someone touch so many lives and mean so much to so many people. You are missed by so many family, friends and coworkers. It brings me some comfort to hear the respect everyone's voice when they speak of you.

Thank you for all you gave me by being a part of my life. I love and miss you more each passing day.

Happy Anniversay, Mark. I will love you always. You will forever be a part of my life. I will never forget you and the love we shared.

Love,

Deanna

Wife of Cpl. Jones
EOW 2/27/05

September 30, 2005

God bless your family sir

DFC Brian D Mitchell
chesterfield county sheriff ofc

September 21, 2005

MARK,
I always think about you and miss you more as days so by. I know you are my gardian angel.As well as others.I know you keep and eye on us daily.I hope you know just how much i truly miss you. And i also know you will be waiting at the golden gate when my time come to leave this world.We will have alot to talk about. Mark you are loved and missed more than you could ever know.Rest in peace my very dear friend.

you are loved and missed more each day
always in my heart

September 16, 2005

Mark,
Just wanted to take a moment to let you know that your loss is still felt here with each day that passes. It doesn't seem right that you aren't here to see the changes taking place with the department, and the city. I know that you would be proud that Warren Callais is here now, and is doing an excellent job. In fact, all of our new hires are. We miss you so much, Mark. You have no idea how important you were to all of us. You brought professionalism and stability, and you were an outstanding example to follow. You would be so proud of Deanna and the girls. They are strong, and are continuing with the plans you made together before you were called home. I can see that you are still there, guiding her, and that makes me so proud to have been your friend, along with so many other reasons. I keep thinking about all the times we've shared, like out trip up to Virginia, and some of our golf games. None of it is the same without you. Sometimes it doesn't seem real. I still find myself thinking that you'll be back someday, that you're just away on vacation, or something, and then I realize the truth, and then there is this huge void that never will be filled. Whenever your name is mentioned, it is done with reverence, and it always brings a smile to our faces when we think back about you. Just remember that you will NEVER be forgotten, and that one day we will be walking the beat together again. Semper Fi, Bro.
Neil.

PFC C.H.Shiflett
Hardeeville SC Police

September 16, 2005

Can this be true? Tell me, can this be real?
How can I put into words what I feel?
My life was complete, I thought I was whole
Why do I feel like I'm losing control?
I never thought that love could feel like this
Then you changed my world with just one kiss
How can it be that right here with me
There's an angel? It's a miracle

Your love is like a river, peaceful and deep
Your soul is like a secret that I never could keep
When I look into your eyes, I know that it's true
God must have spent a little more time on you
(A little more time....I'm sure he did....yes he did, babe...)

In all of creation, all things great and small
You are the one that surpasses them all
More precious than any diamond or pearl
They broke the mold when you came in this world
And I'm trying hard to figure out...just how I ever did without
The warmth of your smile, the heart of a child
That's deep inside, it leaves me purified

Your love is like a river, peaceful and deep
Your soul is like a secret that I never could keep
When I look into your eyes, I know that it's true
God must have spent a little more time on you

God must have spent a little more time on you
You
On you
A little more time on you

Trish
Friend of Mark and Deanna

September 16, 2005

Mark,

Not a day goes by that we don't think about you and the pain we all feel is mostly unspoken now but always present. I look forward to seeing you again my friend and know you are missed.

Eric

Pfc. E. Broxton
Hardeeville Police Department

September 10, 2005

mark, hello I think of you alot , and wish I could have met you. I was gonna say something funny in this reflection but I thought it might be disrespectful to your memory. sometimes my mom and I laugh about how much I look like you from Jordan

jordan
son

September 9, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Mark Jones and officers of the Hardeeville Police Department:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Officer Jones was so tragically killed.

How sad that this dedicated young officer died so young leaving a loving wife and three small children.

May you all be comforted by the warm embrace of the circle of love and support you will get from the law enforcement community, and other police survivors.

Our family shares your agony as we lost our beloved Larry Lasater of the Pittsburg, Ca Police Dept. when he was fatally shot during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers. We grieve for you and with you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the three years of dedicated service Mark gave to his community and the citizens of South Carolina, and the supreme sacrifice which he and his family made on February 27, 2005.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

September 7, 2005

Mark, you are missed and loved everyday. I can't believe it has been 6 months since you have been taken from us.
Mark, I know you have so much to do right now and so many people to watch over, but as you know God has entrusted you with MY Ryan. I know he is with you and that you will help his little heart heat. Mark you and Ryan were so young when both of your lives were taken. I can accept an accident far better than a person purposefully hurting and takening Ryan's.
Mark, please help mend Ryan's heart so that he can be at peace.
I love and admire you both so much. Not a day goes by that both of you will be in my heart and thought.
Mark, Thank You so much and please tell Ryan I love and miss him greatly. I will never understand why these things happen to such young people. Mark, Thank You

Forever gone but not forgotten

wanda martin
family friend

September 6, 2005

Mark, you are missed and loved everyday. I can't believe it has been 6 months since you have been taken from us.
Mark, I know you have so much to do right now and so many people to watch over, but as you know God has entrusted you with MY Ryan. I know he is with you and that you will help his little heart heat. Mark you and Ryan were so young when both of your lives were taken. I can accept an accident far better than a person purposefully hurting and takening Ryan's.
Mark, please help mend Ryan's heart so that he can be at peace.
I love and admire you both so much. Not a day goes by that both of you will be in my heart and thought.
Mark, Thank You so much and please tell Ryan I love and miss him greatly. I will never understand why these things happen to such young people. Mark, Thank You

Forever gone but not forgotten

wanda martin
family friend

September 6, 2005

Seems that not a day goes by without something reminding me of you and the good times we had in Hardeeville.

Cpl Bill Hunnell
Port Royal PD

September 3, 2005

Mark,

I said before that I thought the reason God took you was because He had another job for you. Little did I realize it was to take care of those so close to (and part of) our family. Please take care of Ryan for us and watch over his family. I could not have gotten through these past six months without Wanda, Chuck and Ryan. I do not understand why these tragedies have happened, but I am trying to take comfort in knowing you are taking care of our loved ones. There are so many of us who need you now more than ever. Please continue to watch over us.

I miss you more with each passing day. I will love you and miss you always.

Love,

Deanna

Deanna Jones
Wife of Cpl. Mark Jones

September 1, 2005

Mark,
I cant believe its been six months since you were taking from all of us.(your family,friends,and the city of Hardeeville S.C) I think of you everyday and miss your smile and all your jokes.It just aint the same without you here.BUT I know you are watching over us.I know one day I will see you again.I just wish your life didn't have to end the way it did.However I know with all my heart you died doing just what to loved doing.You are a TRUE HERO to the community you loved.Mark you are truly loved and missed so much.Thank you so much for being such a GREAT friend.You will always have a special place in my heart that no one will ever touch.
Missing you more everyday

Your friend then,now.and 4-ever
missing you more and more

August 31, 2005

Mark,

I can't stop thinking about you. You are the first thing I think of each morning and the last thought each night. Today makes it six months since I lost you. I still have trouble believing it really happened. I miss you so much. I would give anyhthing to have you here with me.

The kids and I take each day one day at a time. We seem to take turns helping each other deal with the pain.

I am trying to do everything we discussed. I've started my program at school like we planned. It was so hard the first day not being able to call you and tell you about it. I wanted to share it with you and couldn't. As I was driving to school the first day it really hit me hard, but all of a sudden I felt you sitting there next to me. I knew you were there with me, just not quite the way we planned.

I still don't know what to do without you and how I am going to get through this. I still need your strength, wisdom and guidance.

I love you and miss you so much. Thank you for allowing me to share your life with you. I will miss you everyday of my life.

Love,

Deanna

Wife of Cpl. Mark Jones
EOW 2/27/05

August 27, 2005

Still thinking of you brother, as well as your wife and kids. God please continue to be with Cpl. Jones family. God Speed My Brother !

Deputy M.E. Lynn
Effingham S.O. ( ga )

August 25, 2005

To the family and friends of Cpl Mark Jones and his fellow officers in the Hardeeville Police Department: I wanted to extend my deepest condolences on behalf of my family for the grievous loss you sustained when Mark was tragically killed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted and embraced by the circle of love and support you will receive from the law enforcement community, and other police survivors. This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Mark gave to his community and the citizens of South Carolina, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made in the line of duty. His dedication to his work will be forever remembered and his memory honored. How tragic he had to die at such a young age leaving such a young family. May God watch over his wife and three children as they try to bear the unbearable.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater of Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

August 23, 2005

CPL. JONES, I DIDN'T GET THE CHANCE TO MEET YOU BUT I STILL KNOW THE KIND OF OFFICER YOU WERE AND ALL THE LIVES YOU TOUCHED. WATCH OVER US FROM ABOVE.
PTL. MCCLATCHY
HARDEEVILLE P.D.

PTL. MCCLATCHY
HARDEEVILLE P.D.

August 20, 2005

Mark,

Not one day passes that I don't think about you. I miss you brother.

GySgt ONeill, Sean P. USMC
Reserve Officer HPD

August 20, 2005

Mark,
As i sit all alone I thing about the things you always said you made me laugh we I wanted to cry when I was mad you made me smile.I still think about things you told me and I still take your advise.There was not a day that I didnt see you.I could always count on you to come by.I still cant believe you are gone at least in body but the memeories i have of you gets me by daily.You touched many lives and i thank the good Lord everyday for the times we had.I feel truly blessed for knowing you and the times we had.You are a true friend and Hero.You may be gone but you will never be forgotten!{Thats a proimse}love ya always and 4-ever

You are loved and missed so much.
Your dear friend always and 4 ever

August 15, 2005

Dear Mark,
I often sit and think of the times we shared.The jokes you told and the funny things you said and done.When you left you didnt go alone.But I do have alot of memories.You will always have a special place in my heart.I thank god for the times we had.You are a true HERO.God bless your wife,children,family and fellow officers. love always.

Your friend 4 ever

August 12, 2005

MARK,

BRO. IT'S HARD TO WORK EVERYDAY WITHOUT YOU AROUND, I REMEMBER THE TALK WE HAD AFTER WE GOT THAT EXTRA STRIPE. WE SAID THAT WE WOULD DO WHAT IT TOOK TO MAKE A CHANGE IN THE DEPT. AND WE WOULD NEVER CHANGE. I NEED YOU MAN! I CAN'T DO IT BY MYSELF, I KNOW YOUR THERE, JUST DON'T LET ME FALL BRO. TAP ME ON THE SHOULDER IF YOU SEE ME STARTING TO GET LAZY!!!!

SEMPER FI

CPL. TONY POLLEN
HARDEEVILLE P.D

August 11, 2005

Mark I know you are at peace. You will never know the impact you had on so many lives here in Beaufort and Hardeeville. Mark I hope I represent you well- I want others to know and understand what a terrific and wonderful person you are. I try to focus on how you lived your life instead of the way you lost it, sometimes it helps and many times it doesn't, when it does help it makes it easier on me. I will never be able to understand why you were taken away from Deanna and the kids with so much more life ahead of you but this I do promise you is that I will protect and take care of Deanna and the girls. It is truly a shame that you were taken at such an early age. Mark your sacrifice will never be forgotten and neither will you.

GOD SPEED MY FRIEND
LOVING MEMORIES AND FONDEST THOUGHTS ALWAYS.
Wanda Martin

wanda martin
family friend

August 10, 2005

CPL Jones I never got the chance to meet you, wish that i could have. The way these guys on the department still talk about you has been a real inspiration to me. It seems to me that you put the meaning in brotherhood. CPL jones I will continue to look after your fellow officers while you rest in heaven. GOD bless you and your family.

PATROLMAN JONAH JENKINS
HARDEEVILLE POLICE DEPT

July 18, 2005